GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
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dozeto sleep lightly
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
reeksmoke
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
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preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office